Dwayne Harris | Wide Receiver

3/10/2015: Signed a five-year, $17.5 million contract. The deal contains $7.1 million guaranteed, including a $4 million signing bonus. Harris is eligible for an annual workout bonus of $25,000 throughout the contract's life. 2015: $975,000, 2016-2017: $2.975 million, 2018-2019: $3.225 million, 2020: Free Agent

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Newly-signed WR/KR Dwayne Harris hopes to be more involved as a receiver with the Giants.

Harris only caught 33 passes in four years with the Cowboys, but the $7.1 million guaranteed he got this offseason suggests the Giants think he can be more than just a return man. The problem is Harris couldn't beat out Cole Beasley for slot duties in Dallas, and unless Victor Cruz (knee) is unable to return to full strength, Harris will struggle to find targets. Harris is a long shot to make a fantasy impact this season. Apr 25 - 12:17 PM

Coughlin compared him to Super Bowl hero David Tyree. Like Harris, Tyree was mostly used on special teams. Harris played 160 snaps on offense for Dallas in 2014, but his role will likely expand in New York, especially with Victor Cruz's availability in doubt. Harris made 11 special teams tackles in 2014. He's a quicker-than-fast slot receiver type on offense. Mar 25 - 12:55 PM

Giants signed WR Dwayne Harris, formerly of the Cowboys, to a five-year, $17.5 million deal.

The contract includes an eye-popping $7.1 million guaranteed. Harris isn't much of a receiver — he has 33 catches in four years — but is one of the league's best special teams players. He can also be utilized as a gadget player on offense. Harris turns 28 in September. Mar 10 - 4:43 PM

In a new wrinkle to the Cowboys' offense, Harris played a few snaps in the backfield. It's something for opposing defenses to think about, but not fantasy owners. Harris remains well off the radar. Sun, Sep 7, 2014 08:15:00 PM

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Coughlin compared him to Super Bowl hero David Tyree. Like Harris, Tyree was mostly used on special teams. Harris played 160 snaps on offense for Dallas in 2014, but his role will likely expand in New York, especially with Victor Cruz's availability in doubt. Harris made 11 special teams tackles in 2014. He's a quicker-than-fast slot receiver type on offense.

Giants signed WR Dwayne Harris, formerly of the Cowboys, to a five-year, $17.5 million deal.

The contract includes an eye-popping $7.1 million guaranteed. Harris isn't much of a receiver — he has 33 catches in four years — but is one of the league's best special teams players. He can also be utilized as a gadget player on offense. Harris turns 28 in September.

Harris could be pushed for the No. 4 receiver role by rookie Devin Street, but his value is as an elite special teams player. He is one of the best return men in the league, averaging 30.6 yards on kick returns and 12.8 on punt returns last season. Despite his real football value, Harris is only a rosterable fantasy asset in deeper return-yardage leagues.

Harris had the operation just after the season and will be 100 percent well before training camp. Although Harris is not heavily utilized as a receiver by Dallas, he finished in the top three in the league in kick return average (30.6 yards) and punt returns (12.8). He is an elite special teams player.

Harris has missed the last two games, leaving Cole Beasley on punt returns and Micheal Spurlock on kick returns. The Cowboys are going to need big plays out of special teams if they are going to upset the Eagles Sunday, so getting Harris right would be big. He ranks second in the NFL at 30.5 yards per kickoff return and has averaged a hefty 14.0 yards on his 17 punt returns.

Cowboys WR Dwayne Harris (hamstring) is active for Monday night's Week 14 game against the Bears.

Harris was the only Dallas player in question for the game. He'll occasionally work in as the No. 5 receiver and play on special teams. Inactive for the Cowboys are CB Morris Claiborne (hamstring), DB Jakar Hamilton, LB Justin Durant, LB DeVonte Holloman, DE Everette Brown, LB Orie Lemon, and OT Darrion Weems.

Dwayne Harris was forced from Sunday night's Week 10 game against the Saints with a neck/shoulder injury.

Harris was pushed out of bounds and took an elbow to the helmet from Cameron Jordan. He was able to walk off under his own power, but will be taken to the locker room for further examination. Harris has been a standout on special teams for the Cowboys this season and recovered a Darren Sproles fumble on a punt return before exiting. He was cleared to return in the second quarter.

Dwayne Harris caught two passes for 13 yards and one touchdown in Week 9 against the Vikings.

Harris reeled in both of his targets, including the game-winning seven-yard score over the middle on the Cowboys' final possession. He's still the No. 4 receiver, even with Miles Austin (hamstring) out and isn't a fantasy option.

Victor Cruz (knee) has avoided the PUP list to begin training camp, but will be "eased in."

Cruz has made surprisingly-fast progress since tearing his patellar tendon last Week 6, and is tentatively expected to play in the preseason. He should be ready to go for Week 1. With Odell Beckham established as one of the best wideouts in the NFL, Cruz is no longer a WR1/2, but checks in as an upside WR3.

Harris was waived by the Giants on Wednesday and will revert to their IR list once he's not claimed. The former UFL and AFL journeyman also landed on IR before last season started due to a shoulder injury.